Compound Verbs and Compound Subjects!!!Every sentence contains a verb and a subject. !!A VERB EXPRESS ACTION OR STATE OF BEING. !!A SUBJECT REPRESENTS SOMEONE OR SOMETHING. !!You can pair one subject with many verbs. !!Examples: !!

The class cheered and clapped once the examination ended. !!Compound verb: cheered, clapped!!

The spy sneaked into the CEO's office and stole the file.!!Compound verb: sneaked, stole!!

Suzy could not believe the bad news and cried loudly.!!Compound verb: could not believe, cried !!You can also join two or more subjects to a single verb. !!Examples: !!

My mother and my sister went shopping this afternoon.!!Compound subject: my mother, my sister!!

Eclairs and macaroons are my favourite desserts. !!Compound subject: eclairs, macaroons!!!!!!

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